Weeks old, or just-laid? The freshness of your eggs makes a difference.

HERBS:

Common herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme) can be found at your local supermarket. For more unusual herbs (like lemon verbena), try big farmer’s markets (see below), or grow them in your garden.

L.I.F.E. (every Saturday at the KCC Farmer’s Market)

KEAHOLE LOBSTER:

Kona Cold Lobster grows Maine lobsters (homarus americanus), closer to home. These are not to be confused with the Hawaiian Spiny Lobster—which are also good eating, but you might have to catch them yourself.

Kona Cold Lobster (808.329.4332)

KONA KAMPACHI:

Kona Blue produces sushi-grade, virtually contaminant-free Kona Kampachi, farmed sustainably on the Big Island from hatch to harvest. If it’s not at your local supermarket, try the Web site below.

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